Many people are under the mistaken impression that maintaining an RV is similar to maintaining a car, but this simply isnt the case. An RV is not just a “huge automobile.” Nor is it quite a house with wheels. It is somewhere between the two.
An RV is a type of vehicle that is special in the fact that it is significantly larger and has many more parts to it than an average car. Also, an RV is typically driven very long distances, which almost inevitably results in more repairs as it ages and the mileage increases. This is why it is so important to buy a quality recreational vehicle that is designed to stand the test of time. Otherwise you may find yourself putting a lot of money into it even shortly after your purchase.
There are a few specific approaches to avoid major repairs. One is to buy a Class A recreational vehicle. These tend to be built better structurally so you can avoid the common body deterioration that some in the Class B and C experience. Recreational vehicles in general endure a lot of stress because of the amount of driving that is done in them each year. Every hour you drive your vehicle causes it additional stress. And for some...